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- Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition & Dieting/Expert Profile
Expertise
As a registered dietitian I am fully qualified to accurately answer questions regarding weight loss, including those from people with health conditions requiring dietary restrictions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) who want to lose weight, or who have been advised to do so by their physician.
Experience in the area
I have been a registered dietitian for over 25 years and am certified in Adult Weight Management through the commission on dietetic registration. I also have training in coaching through Coach U and currently work as a diet coach to help people lose weight the healthy way.
Organizations
American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Nutrition Entreprenuers, St.Louis International Coach Federation, Toastmasters
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve Universitiy 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Carol | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks SO much for the nutrition tips ..... |
| Terry | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Susan | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much, you are right ..... |
| joyce hall | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I just can't thank you enough for ..... |
Recent Answers from Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD
2009-11-23 diet/nutrition questions:
Yes, the recommendations for eating eggs went up from 2 per week to something like 5 per week: it really depends on the specific person's cholesterol level and the rest of their diet, but they do no longer
2009-11-22 diet/nutrition questions:
Hi Danielle, Yes, I think there is such a thing as getting too few carbs in. Some people aim for a low carb diet to lose weight, but your body's preferred source of fuel comes from carbs. If you eat
2009-11-22 fat residues:
Hi Ben, That probably depends on the pan material and on what left the coating. My non-stick pans say if you use the cooking spray it ruins the finish. I had used it, not knowing, and ended up just throwing
2009-11-18 lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol through diet:
Hi Carol, Thanks for sending along the details. But unfortunately, as a registered dietitian I cannot recommend treatment for individuals without a physician's order. You should call your physicians
2009-11-17 Lemon Water?:
Dear Terry, Water is good and necessary, but has no magical weight loss powers, even with lemon added! If you drink lots of tea, coffee, and beer you are probably dehydrated. You may be walking
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